PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
PHOTOSYNTHESIS
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carbon monoxide
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carbon dioxide
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hydrocarbons
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methane
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Detailed explanation-1: -During photosynthesis, plants take in carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O) from the air and soil. Within the plant cell, the water is oxidized, meaning it loses electrons, while the carbon dioxide is reduced, meaning it gains electrons. This transforms the water into oxygen and the carbon dioxide into glucose.
Detailed explanation-2: -In photosynthesis, solar energy is harvested as chemical energy in a process that converts water and carbon dioxide to glucose. Oxygen is released as a byproduct.
Detailed explanation-3: -The word “photosynthesis” is derived from the Greek words phōs (pronounced: “fos”) and (pronounced: “synthesis“)Phōs means “light” and means, “combining together.” This means “combining together with the help of light.” Photosynthesis also applies to other organisms besides green plants.